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Ian · 5th January 2017, 06:34 AM

My understanding is that these Indian kukri were largely for decorative/ceremonial purposes and were not really functional weapons. Most of them seem to date from the 19th C.

Ian

5th January 2017, 06:34 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,336	My understanding is that these Indian kukri were largely for decorative/ceremonial purposes and were not really functional weapons. Most of them seem to date from the 19th C. Ian